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Stephen M. Pause, PE <br /> Summary <br /> Innovative self-starter with a proven track record of delivering high-profile, schedule-driven projects. Diligent, <br /> organized, hard worker who can manage programs and, projects in an effective and efficient manner. <br /> Accomplished at building and leading functional and driven teams. Good communication and conflict resolution <br /> skills. Strong budgeting,financial management,and project controls proficiency. <br /> Over 35 years of experience performing engineering investigations and studies; preparing plans and <br /> specifications; and managing engineering and construction projects. Successful record of safely delivering <br /> complicated, high-profile, multi-disciplinary projects at industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, fuel storage <br /> facilities, airports, refineries,chemical plants, mining operations,and for government infrastructure. <br /> Skilled in performing front-end loading studies, permitting, preparing engineering documents, bidding, <br /> contracting, managing contractors, and executing construction projects. Have prepared project-based business <br /> cases and managed project portfolios. Have performed litigation support and provided expert testimony. <br /> Have managed a broad range of technical work encompassing environmental, site civil, geotechnical,structural, <br /> mechanical, electrical, and process control disciplines. Have performed investigations of hazardous waste sites; <br /> completed environmental impact reports; designed and built soil and groundwater remedial systems, water and <br /> wastewater treatment facilities,and plant infrastructure. <br /> Professional Highlights <br /> County of Hawaii, Hilo, HI (2020—Present) <br /> Acting Director,Department of Public Works(current position) <br /> Previously Deputy Director of Public Works Department. Includes directing a staff of —400 in Administration, <br /> Automotive, Building, Engineering, Highways, and Traffic divisions. Regularly interface with Mayor, other <br /> County departments, and County Council. Have been leading several high-profile County engineering and <br /> construction projects. Implementing work management systems to improve management of County assets. <br /> Previously served as Engineer for County's Department of Environmental Management managing maintenance <br /> and CIP projects for wastewater treatment plants, collections systems, and pump stations. Performed I/I studies <br /> to evaluate sewer system in Kona. <br /> Cleveland-Cliffs,Inc.,Cleveland,OH (2012—2020) <br /> Director,Capital Projects • <br /> Project Director and Owner's representative for construction of Company's $1B Hot Briquette Iron (HBI) <br /> greenfield facility in Toledo, Ohio. Managed construction oversight team and day-to-day construction activities <br /> with a peak labor force of 1,200. Project included construction of a direct-reduced iron furnace, reformer, <br /> conveyors and stacker/reclaiming equipment, buildings, infrastructure,and ancillary utilities. <br /> Previously oversaw the budgeting, planning, and execution of major capital projects at Cliffs' US mining <br /> operations. Included maintenance and expansion projects at active mines, mills, and processing plants; <br /> environmental compliance projects for waste management, water, and air; development, expansion, and <br /> growth projects;and energy projects. <br /> Other mining capital construction projects directed included a $15M water treatment plant, a $35M stormwater <br /> water collection and pumping project, a $75M plant upgrade, and a $100M plant process and infrastructure <br /> upgrade. <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />